Mechanical waves and classical optics

Module name: Mechanical waves and classical optics
Module code: KN-F-S2-FMiOK
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide knowledge about mechanical waves (including water waves and sound waves) and electromagnetic waves (light waves). Within the module, students will participate in workshops along with demonstrations illustrating the laws and physical principles presented during classes. The aim of the workshop is to familiarize students with issues related to the behavior of mechanical wave and light, including the principles of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction, as well as with the research methods used in classical optics. The content covered within the module complies with the current, extended physics curriculum mandated at the high school level. The main objective of the workshop is for students to acquire both theoretical and practical skills in applying optical concepts to describe phenomena occurring in nature – recognizing their presence in the world around us, solving problems using appropriate optical laws and relationships, and planning and conducting observations and laboratory experiments that enable drawing valid conclusions.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the fundamental issues and laws in the field of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, acoustics, geometric and physical optics. [OK_01]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W01 [4/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_W02 [3/5]
The student understands the key physical phenomena related to the propagation and properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves and knows the mathematical formalism necessary to describe them. [OK_02]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W01 [4/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_W02 [2/5]
The student knows and applies the laws of optics and optical phenomena to formulate a physical problem and find its solution. [OK_03]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W01 [3/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_W02 [3/5]
Student can point out examples of the application of learned laws of optics in everyday life and the interdisciplinary nature of physics as a science. [OK_04]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U01 [3/5]
Student can explain the importance of experiments for the development of physical sciences. [OK_05]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U01 [3/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_U04 [2/5]
The student can obtain information from literature, databases and other sources to deepen his understanding of the laws of physics. [OK_06]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [01] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work OK_01 OK_02 OK_03 OK_04 OK_05 OK_06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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